This is the biggest decision that every home owner must face. I suggest getting through the 3 C's first: clean, clutter & color neutralizing and freshening up. If you need help doing this or haven;'t read that page go to my blog page: http://worcesterrealtywithmhb.blogspot.com/2011/05/3-cs-of-staging-home-clean-clutter.html.
Now list all the repairs your house needs if you were to stay. You probably have been mentally doing this as you cleaned each room. Some house will need a major or minor repair of certain items. Safety, heating, and habitability issues should always be addressed first because these items can keep your home form selling fast or eliminate large groups of buyers. If one item will effect other it's condition then that item needs to be repaired first. Example fix the roof before you need to fix the cceilings and the walls paint plaster and possibly need to treat mold.
Next talk to a professional Realtor on the items that will bring you the most return for your dollar. Rememeber every house is different. Some items are cost effective to fix because ever other house has it in the area others just aren't going to give you the return for your dollar.
Do houses that are in move in ready seller faster. The answer is sometime. A combination of condition, price, the current market conditions, & marketing all will influence how fast a house sells.
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